Obituary of Norman Kemp

Norman Douglas Kemp, long-time resident of the Harptree district, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, February 22, 2025, surrounded by family.

Norm was born April 6, 1932, at Bengough, Saskatchewan. He attended Harptree and Muddy View Schools.  After Norm’s schooling he began farming with his father, Les. In 1952 he went to work for Bengough Motors. He worked there until April of 1953. In May of that year he was hired by the National Grain Elevator in Harptree to manage the elevator there. This job was short-lived though, as in July of 1953, the elevator was closed. After harvest that fall Norm went back to Bengough Motors to work, hauling fuel from Regina to Bengough. He worked there until March of 1957 when he went farming full time. 

In October of 1956 Norm married Beulah Tetreau, at Horse Creek, Saskatchewan. For the next 60 years they made their home at Harptree and this was where their 3 children: Ronda, Doyle & Barry were raised.  Norm enjoyed farming and raising cattle but his true calling was driving the school bus. For 47 years he drove the Harptree kids to Bengough for school. In 2005 Norm began farming organically. He enjoyed growing Kamut, an ancient Egyptian grain.

Norm was active in his community, serving on various boards. He served on the UGG Board at Harptree for 29 years (19 as Chairman.) He served as the Chairman of Harptree Clearview Cemetery for 10 years. He was Secretary for the Bengough Church of Christ for 40 years. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Bengough Credit Union for 22 years.   

Norm was a faithful member of the Church of Christ.

Due to declining health Norm and Beulah moved off the farm in 2016, and into the Villa in Bengough.

Norm will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 68 years, Beulah Kemp nee Tetreau

Children: Ronda (Greg) Ashworth, Doyle (Debb) Kemp & Barry Kemp

Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren: 

Tim & Ashley Ashworth and their children: Mason, Ryker, Luca, Wilder & Avery 

Krystal & Mike Devick and their children: Madison, Lincoln & Carter 

Delee & Joel Noble and their children: Kai, Cash & Everett 

Darla & Joel Ashby and their children: Sawyer, Paige, Blair & Jake 

Dallas & Ray Rusk and their son: Cooper 

Dalton & Jocie Kemp and their daughters: Hazel, Olive & Stella 

Sisters: Vivian (Shelby) Severson and Marilyn Ross 

Brother: Wayne (Betty) Kemp 

Sisters-in-law: Arbutus Tetreau, Shirley (Brian) Haubrich 

and numerous Nieces and Nephews 

Predeceased by Parents: Les & Pearl (Buckingham) Kemp 

Father-in-law & Mother-in-law: Bob & Nellie Tetreau 

Sister-in-law: Marion (Floyd) Jacobs 

Brothers-in-law: Tom Ross, Gilbert Tetreau, Willis (Gerda) Tetreau, Norman Tetreau, Jim Guskjolen 

and Great Granddaughter: Eden Ashworth

Funeral Service was held Friday, February 28, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Bengough Community Centre. Service was conducted by John Smith, Minister of the Weyburn Church of Christ. Congregational singing was led by Howard Floyd. Scripture reading was read by son, Doyle Kemp & great grandson, Kai Noble. Eulogy was delivered by son, Barry Kemp. Pallbearers were Norm’s six Grandchildren. Interment followed at Harptree Clearview Cemetery. 

If so wishing, memorial donations may be made to Bengough Swimming Pool, Box 17, Bengough, Sask. S0C 0K0